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Sandygast

SandygastGhost Ground
  • fog
  • sunny
Sandygast is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Sandygast is a Ghost and Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,233 CP and is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Sand Attack / Shadow Ball. It is boosted by Fog and Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.

Sandygast Stats and Max CP

120 ATK
118 DEF
146 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1394 CP
Lvl 40
1233 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
881 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
705 CP
Lvl 15 Research
528 CP

Sandygast's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Sandygast PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Sandygast doesn't fare that well in Raids, just like any other sandcastle. Better use something stronger!

🛡️ Gyms

In Gym defense, Sandygast can find its place only as a meme defender, or as part of a themed group of summer and beach Pokémon.

Sandygast PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

No

🟡 Ultra League

No

🟣 Master League

No

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
GhostGhost-type
#211
GroundGround-type
#218
Great LeagueGreat League
#880

Sandygast Type Chart

Sandygast takes increased damage from:Sandygast takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Sandygast takes reduced damage from:Sandygast takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Sandygast best moveset

Moves

Sand Attack + Shadow Ball

Ghost
GroundSand Attack
GhostShadow Ball
Sandygast's best Ghost-type moveset is Sand Attack / Shadow Ball, with 7.68 DPS and 86.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny and Fog weather. Sandygast ranks #211 (F Tier) as a Ghost attacker with that moveset.
1.GroundSand AttackGhostShadow Ball6.307.6886.5
2.GroundMud ShotGhostShadow Ball6.027.3482.7
3.GroundSand AttackGroundEarth Power5.877.1680.7
4.GroundSand AttackGroundScorching Sands5.867.1680.6
5.GhostAstonishGhostShadow Ball5.656.9077.7
6.GroundMud ShotGroundEarth Power5.646.8977.6
7.GroundMud ShotGroundScorching Sands5.626.8677.3
8.GhostAstonishGroundEarth Power5.296.4572.6
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Fast Attacks

  • GhostAstonish7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Astonish
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy10

    Effects
    Astonish has no special effects.
    See Astonish details page ↗
  • GroundMud Shot460.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud Shot
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy9

    Effects
    Mud Shot has no special effects.
    See Mud Shot details page ↗
  • GroundSand Attack470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage2
    Energy4

    Effects
    Sand Attack has no special effects.
    See Sand Attack details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • GroundSand Tomb60334.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sand Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 4.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Sand Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Sand Tomb details page ↗
  • GroundEarth Power100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
  • GroundScorching Sands90503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Scorching Sands
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Scorching Sands has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Scorching Sands details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Sandygast's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sandygast's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Sandygast has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Sandygast CP Chart

CP Chart

Sandygast reaches a maximum of 1,233 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 655–705 CP, rising to 819–881 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 491–528 CP.

Max CPMax CP1233 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch491 CP - 528 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs655 CP - 705 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids655 CP - 705 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
819 CP - 881 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Sandygast Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
117 CP254 CP391 CP
4129 CP5166 CP6203 CP
7240 CP8278 CP9315 CP
10352 CP11387 CP12423 CP
13458 CP14493 CP15528 CP
16564 CP17599 CP18634 CP
19669 CP20705 CP21740 CP
22775 CP23810 CP24846 CP
25881 CP26916 CP27951 CP
28987 CP291022 CP301057 CP
311075 CP321092 CP331110 CP
341128 CP351145 CP361163 CP
371180 CP381198 CP391216 CP
401233 CP411249 CP421265 CP
431281 CP441297 CP451313 CP
461329 CP471345 CP481361 CP
491378 CP501394 CP

Pokédex information

Alola
Pokédex Number#769
Height0.5 m
Weight70 kg
RegionGeneration 7
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SandygastSandygast
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
PalossandPalossand
  • Sandygast evolves into Palossand which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Sandygast

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Sandygast's Ghost and Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Sandygast.

Ghost Ghost

Ground Ground

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Sandygast Candy296 Sandygast Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Sandygast Candy10 Sandygast Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Sandygast Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Sandygast Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Sandygast Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Sandygast Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Sandygast Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Sandygast Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Sandygast Candy-

Sandygast Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sandygast from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Sandygast in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Sandygast family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Sandygast in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SandygastSandygast
PalossandPalossand
Shadow Sandygast (Shadow)Shadow Sandygast
Shadow Palossand (Shadow)Shadow Palossand

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
SandygastSandygastSandygastScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmSandygastSandygast
0.25 m0.25 m0.5 m0.75 m1 m

Sandygast's height ranges from 0.25 m to 1 m, with the average being 0.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Sandygast in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.245 m0.25 m
0′10″0′10″
XS0.25 m0.5 m
0′10″1′08″
M0.375 m0.625 m
1′03″2′01″
XL0.625 m0.75 m
2′01″2′06″
XXL0.75 m1 m
2′06″3′03″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer0
Jump Time0
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Sandygast

Sandygast high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Sandygast. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Sandygast Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

SandygastSandygastSandygastSandygast

Sandygast Pokédex entries

Alola
VersionsPokédex entry
SunBorn from a sand mound playfully built by a child, this Pokémon embodies the grudges of the departed.
MoonIt takes control of anyone who puts a hand in its mouth. And so it adds to the accumulation of its sand-mound body.
Ultra SunIt likes the shovel on its head, so Sandygast will get serious and fight any children who come to take it back.
Ultra MoonIf you build sand mounds when you’re playing, destroy them before you go home, or they may get possessed and become Sandygast.
SwordGrudges of the dead have possessed a mound of sand and become a Pokémon. Sandygast is fond of the shovel on its head.
ShieldSandygast mainly inhabits beaches. It takes control of anyone who puts their hand into its mouth, forcing them to make its body bigger.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Sandygast’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ghost and Ground-type Pokémon, Sandygast is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Sandygast in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Sandygast in Pokémon GO are Sand Attack and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.683 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 86.509.

How does Sandygast perform in Raids?

Sandygast's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Sandygast rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Sandygast is an F-Tier Ghost-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Sandygast rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Sandygast is an F-Tier Ground-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

What Mega Pokémon boost Sandygast?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Sandygast: Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, Mega Banette, Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Sandygast’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Sandygast’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1233 CP and 1394 CP at Level 50.

Can Sandygast be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Sandygast can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Sandygast Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Sandygast cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.